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Even during a crisis that has forced many restaurants to go takeout only, the Bay Areas non-meat eaters still have a multitude of options: More restaurants than ever before are attempting to lure the vegan or merely the vegan-curious to the table with promises of improved health, environmental friendliness ... or just delicious food. Its true, the Bay Area is indeed home to locations of vegan chains like VeganBurg, Next Level Burger, Loving Hut, and Project Juice, but the citys local restaurants are where you can find the best and most original vegan dishes and, during the pandemic, theyre the ones that are in need of most help.

On this list, youll find longstanding Asian venues known for their double-take mock meats, health-focused juice and salad cafes, and high-end restaurants that attempt to appeal to every diner (vegan or not). What you wont find on this list of San Franciscos 18 most satisfying vegan restaurants are spots that serve any animal products at all.

As always, things are changing rapidly during the crisis and places might unexpectedly change their hours. Please confirm via phone, online, or social media before making a special trip.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1954 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

Vegans who thought theyd have to sacrifice comfort foods like cold cuts find solace at the Butchers Son, where stuffed sandwiches are the star and fake meats are sold-deli style, by the pound. Takeout can be ordered online here.

1401 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94702

From the folks that brought you the Butchers Son comes the Kings Feet, a spot focused on vegan Italian food like pasta, pizza, and even fried faux calamari and mozzerella sticks. The full menu is here, order carryout by calling (510)-841-5200.

4252 Piedmont Ave Oakland, CA 94611

Both locations of Timeless Coffee (4252 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland and 2965 College Avenue in Berkeley) are open with limited hours for takeout of vegan coffee drinks, baked goods, and chocolates. Online ordering for takeout is here, and walk-up customers are also welcome.

1327 Peralta St Oakland, CA 94607

This ongoing vegan pop-up is only open on Saturdays and Sundays during the pandemic, and call-in orders for pickup must be placed at 510-994-9444. Its star menu items like chicken and a biscuit, gluten-free pizza with buffalo kale and oyster mushrooms, and wildly flavored doughnuts can be spotted on Instagram.

500 Lake Park Ave Oakland, CA 94610

Vegan Mobs menu of vegan comfort food and barbecue is so popular, owner Toriano Gordon regularly has to shut down online ordering and only serve walk-up customers to his Oakland spot. Its hard to pick a standout from the menu, which is stocked with stick-to-the ribs fare like a fake shrimp po boy and a plant-based brisket bowl. Online takeout orders can be placed here, delivery for Oakland and Berkeley households is via Uber Eats and Caviar.

1116 Franklin St Oakland, CA 94607

This Oakland vegan restaurant is a better-than-average iteration of the standard mock meat Chinese spot, with a massive menu than includes a number of hearty and fully plant-based soups. Takeout orders can be made online here

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351 12th St Oakland, CA 94607

Bare Knuckle is another all-vegan pizza spot, with pies made with toppings from East Bay neighbor the Butchers Son. While delicious, its best for those who arent sensitive to gluten, as those pies cost $4 extra and residual wheat flour can be found on its surfaces. Order takeout by phone at (510) 463-1524 (the menu is here), delivery is available via DoorDash or Grubhub.

411 E 18th St Oakland, CA 94606

What they serve is in the name: vegan doughnuts and vegan gelato. The full menu is here, and walk-in orders can be placed Wednesdays to Mondays from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

2000 Union St San Francisco, CA 94123

Wildseed, Adriano Paganinis plant-based restaurant and bar is one of the buzziest players on the veg scene, with a menu of local, vegan, and seasonal dishes like neatball masala and a rigatoni bolognese (with Impossible meat). Orders for takeoutcan be placed here, and delivery is available viaCaviar.

301 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607

Souley Vegans soul-focused menu of favorites like cornbread, gumbo, and (seitan) chicken and waffles is available for online orders here. Delivery is available for the Oakland spot as well, just check GrubHub, Caviar, or DoorDash to see if youre within its delivery radius.

1323 Polk St San Francisco, CA 94109

This fully plant-based vegan comfort food spots Cow Hollow location has temporarily closed, but its Polk spot is open for takeout and delivery.Its menu offersa bounty of mock meat offerings, like fake tri-tip, counterfeit crab cakes, and faux chicken with gluten-free waffles. Online orderingis available here.

189 6th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

Nourish Cafehas two locations in San Francisco: one in the Inner Richmond, and another at 1030 Hyde Street in Nob Hill. Completely plant-based, they servejuice, smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch (the Nob Hill location also offers dinner). Both locations have curbside pickup (call 415-571-8780 for their 6th Avenue location or 415-580-7463 for Hyde St), and delivery is availablevia these apps.

395 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco, CA 94102

Long before the Impossible Burger, Golden Era was confounding vegans with its fake chicken and beef in flavorful Chinese dishes. Its worth nothing that this spot is owned and operated by followers ofSupreme Master Ching Hai, so while the food is indeed delicious, folks uncomfortable with religious propaganda should probably steer clear. Those who arent can order takeout by phone (the menu is here) at (415) 487-8687, and delivery is available via Postmates, Caviar, and Grubhub.

299 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94117

Wholesome Bakeryisnt just vegan, its free of gluten, soy, and trans fats. At the Divisadero Street cafe you can find a solid selection of sandwiches, bowls, and salads, but go for the baked goods, including indulgence-worthy brownies, cookies, and cakes. Online orderingis available here, and local delivery is free.

2170 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110

The food at Mission District craft brewery Above Ground is all plant based, from its burgers (Beyond Meat and mushroom patties are both available) to its pizza and pasta (much of which is also gluten free). If nuts are also a worry, about half of the pizza menu is also completely nut free, so this spot is an allergy sufferers dream. Order takeout online here, and delivery is available via Caviar.

2211 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110

The owners ofGracias Madrehave found themselvesembroiled in numerous controversiesover the years, but since its opening in 2010 the restaurant has been a standby for vegans who crave Mexican food and dont want to grill restaurant staff on matters like bean preparation. Vegetables are the centerpiece of most dishes, and there are enough nut-cheese preparations to make some meat eaters feel like theyre not missing all that much. Call (415) 683-1346 to order pickup (the menu is here), delivery is available via DoorDash, Caviar, and GrubHub

762 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110

Cha-Yaserves some of the tastiest and prettiest vegan Japanese fare you can find in the city, including delicate salads, hearty noodle dishes, and inventive sushi rolls. Theyre open for takeout witha limited menu and hoursWednesday to Sunday. Call 415-252-7825 to place an order.

21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon, CA 94583

This burger spot is focused on serving up bean-centric patties of the unprocessed kind, a great alternative to vegan meat replacements with ingredient lists longer than a human arm. Though the burgers share flavors with many Indian dishes, Baagans menu spans many cuisines, with salads, latkes, burritos, and even cheesecake. Order takeout online here, delivery is available via DoorDash and Uber Eats.

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Vegans who thought theyd have to sacrifice comfort foods like cold cuts find solace at the Butchers Son, where stuffed sandwiches are the star and fake meats are sold-deli style, by the pound. Takeout can be ordered online here.

1954 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

From the folks that brought you the Butchers Son comes the Kings Feet, a spot focused on vegan Italian food like pasta, pizza, and even fried faux calamari and mozzerella sticks. The full menu is here, order carryout by calling (510)-841-5200.

1401 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94702

Both locations of Timeless Coffee (4252 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland and 2965 College Avenue in Berkeley) are open with limited hours for takeout of vegan coffee drinks, baked goods, and chocolates. Online ordering for takeout is here, and walk-up customers are also welcome.

4252 Piedmont Ave Oakland, CA 94611

This ongoing vegan pop-up is only open on Saturdays and Sundays during the pandemic, and call-in orders for pickup must be placed at 510-994-9444. Its star menu items like chicken and a biscuit, gluten-free pizza with buffalo kale and oyster mushrooms, and wildly flavored doughnuts can be spotted on Instagram.

1327 Peralta St Oakland, CA 94607

Vegan Mobs menu of vegan comfort food and barbecue is so popular, owner Toriano Gordon regularly has to shut down online ordering and only serve walk-up customers to his Oakland spot. Its hard to pick a standout from the menu, which is stocked with stick-to-the ribs fare like a fake shrimp po boy and a plant-based brisket bowl. Online takeout orders can be placed here, delivery for Oakland and Berkeley households is via Uber Eats and Caviar.

500 Lake Park Ave Oakland, CA 94610

This Oakland vegan restaurant is a better-than-average iteration of the standard mock meat Chinese spot, with a massive menu than includes a number of hearty and fully plant-based soups. Takeout orders can be made online here

1116 Franklin St Oakland, CA 94607

Bare Knuckle is another all-vegan pizza spot, with pies made with toppings from East Bay neighbor the Butchers Son. While delicious, its best for those who arent sensitive to gluten, as those pies cost $4 extra and residual wheat flour can be found on its surfaces. Order takeout by phone at (510) 463-1524 (the menu is here), delivery is available via DoorDash or Grubhub.

351 12th St Oakland, CA 94607

What they serve is in the name: vegan doughnuts and vegan gelato. The full menu is here, and walk-in orders can be placed Wednesdays to Mondays from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

411 E 18th St Oakland, CA 94606

Wildseed, Adriano Paganinis plant-based restaurant and bar is one of the buzziest players on the veg scene, with a menu of local, vegan, and seasonal dishes like neatball masala and a rigatoni bolognese (with Impossible meat). Orders for takeoutcan be placed here, and delivery is available viaCaviar.

2000 Union St San Francisco, CA 94123

Souley Vegans soul-focused menu of favorites like cornbread, gumbo, and (seitan) chicken and waffles is available for online orders here. Delivery is available for the Oakland spot as well, just check GrubHub, Caviar, or DoorDash to see if youre within its delivery radius.

301 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607

This fully plant-based vegan comfort food spots Cow Hollow location has temporarily closed, but its Polk spot is open for takeout and delivery.Its menu offersa bounty of mock meat offerings, like fake tri-tip, counterfeit crab cakes, and faux chicken with gluten-free waffles. Online orderingis available here.

1323 Polk St San Francisco, CA 94109

Nourish Cafehas two locations in San Francisco: one in the Inner Richmond, and another at 1030 Hyde Street in Nob Hill. Completely plant-based, they servejuice, smoothies, bowls, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch (the Nob Hill location also offers dinner). Both locations have curbside pickup (call 415-571-8780 for their 6th Avenue location or 415-580-7463 for Hyde St), and delivery is availablevia these apps.

189 6th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

Long before the Impossible Burger, Golden Era was confounding vegans with its fake chicken and beef in flavorful Chinese dishes. Its worth nothing that this spot is owned and operated by followers ofSupreme Master Ching Hai, so while the food is indeed delicious, folks uncomfortable with religious propaganda should probably steer clear. Those who arent can order takeout by phone (the menu is here) at (415) 487-8687, and delivery is available via Postmates, Caviar, and Grubhub.

395 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco, CA 94102

Wholesome Bakeryisnt just vegan, its free of gluten, soy, and trans fats. At the Divisadero Street cafe you can find a solid selection of sandwiches, bowls, and salads, but go for the baked goods, including indulgence-worthy brownies, cookies, and cakes. Online orderingis available here, and local delivery is free.

299 Divisadero St San Francisco, CA 94117

The food at Mission District craft brewery Above Ground is all plant based, from its burgers (Beyond Meat and mushroom patties are both available) to its pizza and pasta (much of which is also gluten free). If nuts are also a worry, about half of the pizza menu is also completely nut free, so this spot is an allergy sufferers dream. Order takeout online here, and delivery is available via Caviar.

2170 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110

The owners ofGracias Madrehave found themselvesembroiled in numerous controversiesover the years, but since its opening in 2010 the restaurant has been a standby for vegans who crave Mexican food and dont want to grill restaurant staff on matters like bean preparation. Vegetables are the centerpiece of most dishes, and there are enough nut-cheese preparations to make some meat eaters feel like theyre not missing all that much. Call (415) 683-1346 to order pickup (the menu is here), delivery is available via DoorDash, Caviar, and GrubHub

2211 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110

Cha-Yaserves some of the tastiest and prettiest vegan Japanese fare you can find in the city, including delicate salads, hearty noodle dishes, and inventive sushi rolls. Theyre open for takeout witha limited menu and hoursWednesday to Sunday. Call 415-252-7825 to place an order.

762 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110

This burger spot is focused on serving up bean-centric patties of the unprocessed kind, a great alternative to vegan meat replacements with ingredient lists longer than a human arm. Though the burgers share flavors with many Indian dishes, Baagans menu spans many cuisines, with salads, latkes, burritos, and even cheesecake. Order takeout online here, delivery is available via DoorDash and Uber Eats.

21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd San Ramon, CA 94583

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